1911-1913 Old photos of the lighthouse on Chongming Island, Shanghai

This group of photos is from Anthony· Augustus collection, from the University of Bristol Library. Anthony· Augustus worked in China’s maritime customs from 1911 to 1913

The old photos of this group are Augustus· Among the 22 images collected by Anthony, many lighthouses are related to the construction of lighthouses on the coast of China. Most of the photos involve Shanghai, and there are also several photos of Xiamen, Hong Kong and other places

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ps: The label below the picture is the original English label on the website of Bristol University

Shipping involved in lighthouse（灯塔） construction（施工）

Lighthouse constuction workers

Lighhouse construction workers and rowing boat

Lighthouse construction workers by cliff

Chapel Island and lighthouse, near Amoy  厦门附近的灯塔

Man on rocks below Shaweishan Lighthouse, Tsungming Island  (上海·崇明岛·三尾山)

Shaweishan Lighthouse construction workers having a meal, Tsungming Island

Shaweishan Lighthouse construction workers having a meal, Tsungming Island

Shaweishan Light, Tsungming Island, Yangtze Estuary (长江口·崇明岛·三尾山灯塔)

Unloading materials for lighthouse construction

sanweishan Light, Tsungming Island, Yangtze Estuary

Shaweishan Light and sheds, Tsungming Island

Building work beside Shaweishan Light, Tsungming Island

Man by door to Shaweishan Light, Tsungming Island

Lighthouse construction workers

Two men on a rocky outcrop

Two men on a rocky outcrop

Shaweishan Light, Tsungming Island, Yangtze Estuary

Workers moving and stacking bricks

Workers moving and stacking bricks 工人搬运堆放砖石

Man wearing waterproof clothing, during construction works 施工期间穿着防水服的男子

View over Hong Kong  香港远眺图